Airlines

ICRA upgrades Jet Airways ratings to investment grade

Jet Airways, India’s international Airline has been assigned an investment grade rating (BBB-) by credit rating agency ICRA (an affiliate of Moody’s).  ICRA has upgraded the long term rating of Jet Airways’ Non-Convertible Debenture programme and fund based facilities to [ICRA] BBB – (ICRA triple B minus) from [ICRA] BB (ICRA double B). The outlook ... <a title="ICRA upgrades Jet Airways ratings to investment grade" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/icra-upgrades-jet-airways-ratings-to-investment-grade/" aria-label="Read more about ICRA upgrades Jet Airways ratings to investment grade">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 18, 2016 · 1 min read

Garuda Indonesia Group and Airbus to expand longstanding relationship

Garuda Indonesia Group and Airbus signed today a Memorandum of Partnership covering enhanced Maintenance Training support to GMF AeroAsia and a plan to study together a revitalisation plan for the Garuda Indonesia Airbus fleet. The agreement was signed by M. Arif Wibowo, President and CEO, Garuda Indonesia and by Fabrice Bregier, President and CEO, Airbus. ... <a title="Garuda Indonesia Group and Airbus to expand longstanding relationship" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/garuda-indonesia-group-and-airbus-to-expand-longstanding-relationship/" aria-label="Read more about Garuda Indonesia Group and Airbus to expand longstanding relationship">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 17, 2016 · 2 min read

Lufthansa to base first ten A350 in Munich

The first ten aircraft of the type Airbus A350-900 will be based in Munich from January 2017. This will equip Lufthansa’s second-largest hub with the world’s most modern long-haul passenger aircraft. The A350-900 is also one of the most environmentally friendly aircraft.  “We are delighted that we are able to offer the most modern aircraft ... <a title="Lufthansa to base first ten A350 in Munich" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/lufthasa-to-base-first-ten-a350-in-munich/" aria-label="Read more about Lufthansa to base first ten A350 in Munich">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 17, 2016 · 2 min read

Philippine Airlines selects the A350 XWB for future long haul fleet

Philippine Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for the order of six A350-900s, with another six purchase options. The news was announced today at the Singapore Airshow by Jaime J. Bautista, President & COO of Philippine Airlines and Fabrice Brégier, President & CEO of Airbus. Philippine Airlines will configure its A350-900s ... <a title="Philippine Airlines selects the A350 XWB for future long haul fleet" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/philippine-airlines-selects-the-a350-xwb-for-future-long-haul-fleet/" aria-label="Read more about Philippine Airlines selects the A350 XWB for future long haul fleet">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 17, 2016 · 2 min read

fastjet increases Johannesburg – Harare flights

fastjet has increased the number of flights on its route between Harare in Zimbabwe and Johannesburg in South Africa in response to strong passenger demand. fastjet will now offer double daily flights on each day of the week – apart from Saturdays – making a total of 26 flights per week on its route between ... <a title="fastjet increases Johannesburg – Harare flights" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/fastjet-increases-johannesburg-harare-flights/" aria-label="Read more about fastjet increases Johannesburg – Harare flights">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 17, 2016 · 2 min read

Small Planet Airlines to introduce A321s in their fleet

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Larger Airbus 321 aircraft, additional Airbus 320 aircraft and removal of Boeing 737-300 aircraft, these are the changes to be made by Small Planet Airlines for the holiday season this summer. In summer, the company’s fleet will total 21 Airbus aircraft. “As a result of development, we have noticed ... <a title="Small Planet Airlines to introduce A321s in their fleet" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/small-planet-airlines-to-introduce-a321s-in-their-fleet/" aria-label="Read more about Small Planet Airlines to introduce A321s in their fleet">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 17, 2016 · 2 min read

South African Airways to cease operating between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi

South African Airways (SAA) has taken a decision to cease operating between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi from 01 March 2016. The decision follows extensive analysis and efforts to make the route sustainable over a much shorter period than anticipated. The airline then sought and obtained concurrence from National Treasury after applying for permission to terminate ... <a title="South African Airways to cease operating between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/south-african-airways-to-cease-operating-between-johannesburg-and-abu-dhabi/" aria-label="Read more about South African Airways to cease operating between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 17, 2016 · 2 min read

United and PAFCA reach tentative agreement for dispatchers

United and the Professional Airline Flight Control Association (PAFCA) reached a tentative agreement today on a contract extension for the company’s more than 420 dispatchers. The tentative agreement extends the current contract through the end of 2021 and delivers important improvements for United’s dispatchers, as well as the company. “This is an important milestone for ... <a title="United and PAFCA reach tentative agreement for dispatchers" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/united-and-pafca-reach-tentative-agreement-for-dispatchers/" aria-label="Read more about United and PAFCA reach tentative agreement for dispatchers">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 17, 2016 · 2 min read

Boeing and Okay Airways announce commitment for 12 737s

Boeing and Okay Airways today announced a commitment for 12 737s, including eight MAX 8s, three 737 MAX 9s and one Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplane.  The agreement, valued at $1.3 billion at current list prices, is subject to the approval of the Chinese government and will be posted to Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website once all contingencies are cleared. “We ... <a title="Boeing and Okay Airways announce commitment for 12 737s" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/boeing-and-okay-airways-announce-commitment-for-12-737s/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing and Okay Airways announce commitment for 12 737s">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 17, 2016 · 2 min read

VietJet signs agreement with Airbus to establish flight and maintenance training centre in Vietnam

Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (“Vietjet”) has today signed an agreement with Airbus to provide flight and maintenance training services in Ho Chi Minh City. With this agreement, Vietjet Air’s flight training centre will host an Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) to conduct flight crew training for the airlines A320 fleet. This is the ... <a title="VietJet signs agreement with Airbus to establish flight and maintenance training centre in Vietnam" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/vietjet-signs-agreement-with-airbus-to-establish-flight-and-maintenance-training-centre-in-vietnam/" aria-label="Read more about VietJet signs agreement with Airbus to establish flight and maintenance training centre in Vietnam">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 17, 2016 · 2 min read